This publication provides the summary and conclusions from the workshop ‘Environmental Sustainability of Biomass’ held in conjunction with the meeting of the Executive Committee of IEA Bioenergy in Twin Waters, Queensland, Australia on 24 November 2011.

The purpose of the workshop was to provide the Executive Committee with perspectives on sustainability aspects such as GHG emissions, feedstock production, certification, soil conservation and governance.

The aim was to stimulate discussion between the Executive Committee, Task Leaders and invited experts and thereby enhance the policy-oriented work within IEA Bioenergy.